Vincent Kompany’s Etihad future is in doubt, with Manchester City already making plans for a new look central defence next season.

Belgian starlet Jason Denayer has already been assured he will return to the club next season, following a loan spell at Galatasaray.

With John Stones and Aymeric Laporte already on City’s radar, Kompany’s position could be under threat.

The Belgian international will miss at least a month after suffering his latest injury breakdown in the goalless draw with Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday.

With the 29-year-old suffering eight calf-related injuries in the past two seasons, incoming manager Pep Guardiola must make a decision on whether City can continue to rely on their captain in the long-term.

Martin Demichelis is set to leave at the end of the season, while Nicolas Otamendi and Eliaquim Mangala have done little to suggest they can fill the void in Kompany’s absence.

The decision to bring back Belgian international Denayer is evidence of City’s faith in the 20-yearold.

They opted to send him on loan to Galatasaray with the intention of giving him regular first team football.